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Ansoain (Basque: Antsoain) is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarra, northern Spain.
- Medieval Tower
- Virgen de Puyeta Hermitage
- San Pedro Church
- Ethnology Museum
- Where to Eat in Ansó
- The Ansó and Hecho Valleys: What to Visit
- Rutas de Senderismo en Los Alrededores
Ansó’s medieval tower (from the sixteenth century) is one of the village’s most famous sights. According to legend, the tower, declared a Cultural Heritage Site, is where queen Blanche II of Navarra (fifteenth century) remained imprisoned once she was dispossessed of her throne. The tower has four sides and four floors and is built into a house tha...
The Virgen de Puyeta hermitage is a small, simple rural chapel situated on the outskirts of Ansó. It is dedicated to the Virgin of Puyeta, the patron saint of the Ansó valley. Each year on 8 September, the virgin’s feast day, a pilgrimage takes place bringing hundreds of people to the hermitage.
This large church (sixteenth century), owing to its height, stands out above the village of Ansó. The structure contains certain defensive features resulting from the period of great conflict during which the church was built. Inside, an interesting Baroque-style main altarpiece has been preserved.
Ansó is also home to several small museums that are a great way to learn about the local way of life. The Ansó Costume Museum traces the evolution of the village’s traditional dress, which is one of Europe’s oldest. In fact, the Day of Traditional Ansó Costume is considered a Festival of National Tourist Interest. The Nature Interpretation Centreal...
Although it is small in size, Ansó boasts several restaurants where you can enjoy Pyrenean gastronomy. What sets apart the gastronomy of the Aragonese Pyrenees are bordas aragonesas, country houses that have been converted into restaurants. Due to their shepherding origins, many bordasare situated in inaccessible places, which means they cannot be ...
Ansó is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this spectacular area of the western Pyrenees. From the small medieval village you can extend your stay by visiting the Ansó and Hecho valleys where you can enjoy countless excursions. One of the most popular routes from Ansó is the one that leads to the Aguas Tuertas valley, a beautiful, unchall...
El valle de Ansó ofrece múltiples posibilidades para los amantes del senderismo, con rutas adaptadas a todos los niveles. Una de las rutas más emblemáticas es la que conduce hasta el valle de Aguas Tuertas, cuya indudable belleza quedará grabada en tu retina para siempre. También podrás caminar a los diferentes ibones que salpican las cimas que rod...
Ansoain, a town nestled in the heart of Navarre, Spain, boasts a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. Founded in the 11th century, it has evolved over the centuries, leaving behind a legacy of cultural traditions, festivals, and gastronomy that continue to shape its identity.
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